No Lokpal for 6 months: HC issues notice to Punjab
Indian Express·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Punjab and Haryana High Court issued notice to Punjab government over failure to appoint Lokpal for six months. The position has been vacant since October 2025. Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Sanjiv Berry directed state counsel to provide appointment timeline. Advocate Vishal Mehta's PIL argues prolonged inaction violates constitutional rights and weakens anti-corruption framework. Court seeks four-week completion deadline.
Key Entities
Punjab and Haryana High CourtPunjab governmentLokpalChief Justice Sheel NaguJustice Sanjiv BerryVishal MehtaMayank MathurBhagwant MannAAP